Mental health support for migrant mothers with young children
Mama Empoderada: Adapting a Novel Mental Health Prevention Intervention for Migrant Mothers With Young Children in a Humanitarian Setting
This study is testing a new support program for migrant mothers with young children to see if it can improve their mental health and parenting skills compared to standard care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 92 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | San Diego State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tijuana, Estado de Baja California) |
| Trial ID | NCT06468046 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot randomized controlled trial aims to adapt and test a culturally-tailored intervention called 'Mama Empoderada' (Mom Power) designed to promote mental health and positive parenting among migrant mothers with young children. The intervention includes trauma-informed group and individual sessions focusing on parenting, resource linkage, social support, and resilience. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group or a control group receiving standard care, with assessments conducted at baseline and follow-up intervals to evaluate the intervention's effectiveness. The study seeks to understand the mechanisms of action that may influence changes in mental health symptoms and parenting stress.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are migrant mothers aged 18 and older with at least one child under the age of 6, who can speak Spanish and meet specific mental health criteria.
Not a fit: Patients who are not mothers, have older children, or do not meet the language or mental health screening criteria may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the mental health and parenting skills of migrant mothers, leading to better outcomes for both mothers and their young children.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative in its specific adaptation for migrant mothers, similar interventions targeting mental health in vulnerable populations have shown promise in previous studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Self-identify as a mother to at least one accompanying child \<6 years of age * At least 18 years old * Migrated to Tijuana from a Latin American country other than Mexico, or born in Mexico and internally displaced * Able to provide informed consent * Screen below cut-offs for major depression and anxiety disorder * Able to speak Spanish * Available to participate in full duration of 'Mama Empoderada' Exclusion Criteria * Not a mother or only accompanied by older children (\> age 6) * Less than 18 years of age * Migrated to Tijuana from region outside of Latin America or non-migrant * Unable to provide informed consent * Screen above cut-offs for major depression and anxiety disorders * Unable to speak Spanish * Unable to participate in full intervention (either control or intervention group).
Where this trial is running
Tijuana, Estado de Baja California
- Al Otro Lado — Tijuana, Estado de Baja California, Mexico (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Shira Goldenberg, PhD — San Diego State University
- Study coordinator: Shira Goldenberg, PhD
- Email: sgoldenberg@sdsu.edu
- Phone: 858-210-2021
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.